Privacy Notice
Heart in Mind (Gina Li)
Last updated: February 3, 2026

Heart in Mind (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website and related online communications (the “Services”).

This Privacy Notice applies to website visitors, prospective clients, and others who contact us online. Information collected in the course of providing psychotherapy or mental health services is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided separately to clients as required by law.

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, please contact us at gina.li@heartinmindmh.com.

Summary of Key Points (California)

  • We collect limited personal information when you contact us through our website.

  • We do not sell or share personal information as defined under California law.

  • We do not use personal or clinical information for advertising or profiling.

  • Psychotherapy and mental health information is protected under HIPAA.

  • California residents have specific privacy rights described below.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, request information, or seek services through our website or other online communications.

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Contact preferences

  • The content of messages you choose to send us

You are not required to submit sensitive personal or clinical information through this website.

Clinical Information

Heart in Mind does not collect psychotherapy notes or full clinical records through this website.

If you become a client, information collected as part of therapy services is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and is handled in accordance with our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website Privacy Notice.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information collected through our Services to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Determine whether our services may be appropriate for you

  • Communicate regarding scheduling and availability

  • Maintain the functionality and security of our website

  • Comply with applicable legal, ethical, and professional obligations

We do not use personal information for targeted advertising, behavioral profiling, or data monetization.

3. Sharing of Personal Information

Heart in Mind does not sell or share personal information, as those terms are defined under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

We may disclose limited personal information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may use trusted service providers (such as website hosting or secure email services) to support our operations. These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect it.

Legal Obligations

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information collected through our website only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice or as required by California law.

When personal information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

We encourage visitors to avoid submitting sensitive personal or health information through unsecured email or website forms.

6. Minors’ Information

Our website and Services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 through our website.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use it

  • Access the personal information we have collected about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions

  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information (to the extent applicable)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Heart in Mind does not sell or share personal information, so we do not offer a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at gina.li@heartinmindmh.com.

Please note that rights related to psychotherapy records and mental health information are governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable healthcare laws.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand general website usage. These tools do not collect clinical or therapy-related information.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Updates to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable California law. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact:

Gina Li
Heart in Mind
11461 San Pablo Avenue, #125
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Email: gina.li@heartinmindmh.com

11. Reviewing or Deleting Your Information

California residents may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information collected through our website by contacting us directly. Requests will be handled in accordance with California law.